Orange Lutheran High School junior named 2024 District 40 art competition winner
Orange Lutheran High School junior Mary Jane Pfaff of Tustin was named the winner of the Congressional Art Competition for California’s 40th District. Her artwork, “Gazing Through the Lens of Perception,” is a detailed oil painting that symbolizes multiple viewpoints that highlight the elusive nature of perception.
U.S. Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) hosted a reception at the Hilbert Museum of California Art to honor the participants of the art competition, which is open to all high school students across the 40th District.
“I am so amazed by the creativity and skill exhibited by the 52 talented CA-40 high school artists who submitted their artwork for this year’s Congressional Art Competition,” Kim said.
The following winners from the district were chosen:
1st place: “Gazing Through the Lens of Perception,” by Mary Jane Pfaff, Grade 11, Orange Lutheran High School
2nd place: “Behind the Veil,” by Jennifer Choi, Grade 10, Orange County School of the Arts
3rd place: “Through the Bubble Lens,” by Haylin Kim, Grade 10, Orange County School of the Arts
– Submitted by Rep. Young Kim Press Office
